Collingwood has shored up its top-two hopes with a comprehensive 47-point win over an embattled St Kilda on Saturday.

Led by small forward Aliesha Newman (two goals in the opening four minutes and three overall), the Pies were switched on from the opening bounce in the 8.11 (59) to 2.1 (13) win at Victoria Park.

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Inclusion Jess Matin provided a rare highlight, converting a tough set shot from an acute angle for her first AFLW goal.

Led by Georgia Patrikios (29 disposalas, nine clearances), Tyanna Smith (10 disposals, 12 tackles) and Hannah Priest (three rebound-50s), the Saints lifted their intensity in the second term – forcing the Pies to over-handball and tie themselves in knots – but struggled to pierce its forward 50.

As the game progressed, the Pies spread the ball with much more purpose, showing greater composure in the face of some fierce St Kilda tackling.

The Saints finally broke through for the second goal via Jacqui Vogt in the final term, finding some rare overlap run before the former Victory defender converted.

Brianna Davey (23 touches) was outstanding all around the ground, with the Saints having no match for her physicality and marking ability, while the ever-industrious Britt Bonnici (29) and Jaimee Lambert (21 and seven tackles) found plenty of the footy.

Patrikios was nearly a lone hand in the midfield, producing an incredible 29-disposal, nine-clearance game with 529m gained, while Molly McDonald was next-best with 15 touches on the wing.

COLLINGWOOD  3.3  4.6  6.1  8.11 (59)                  
ST KILDA  1.0  1.1  1.1  2.1 (13)          

GOALS
Collingwood: Newman 3, Molloy 2, Lambert, Layton, Lin
St Kilda: Matin, Vogt

BEST 
Collingwood: Davey, Lambert, Bonnici, Newman, Schleicher, Layton
St Kilda: Patrikios, McDonald, Smith, Priest

INJURIES 
Collingwood: Nil
St Kilda: Nil

Reports: Nil

Crowd: 2228 at Victoria Park